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Various moths and butterflies

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Four insects with wings are shown. The insect on the left has wings with white, brown, and yellow spots. The two black insects in the middle have orange eyespots and curled antennae. The insect on the bottom right has white wings with orange spots. The insect on the top right has brown wings. The background fades from light gray to blue. Black, red, and brown writing and stamps are present.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
575 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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